Textile

‘The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most celebrated artifacts of the medieval world’ (1) (see illustration 1). This unique and iconic historic object was produced in the 11th century and is not actually a tapestry but a piece of embroidery . It has been used by many historians as an important reference document and source of information as it was produced within a short period of time after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The events leading up to the battle and the conflict itself are depicted in

shawl because it shows the perspective of oppressed Algerians through its structure. In the analysis of the tanshifa, we will explore the ideologues of Tabula rasa and imperialism through the French colonization of Algeria. Unlike most cases, this textile was brought to the museum as a donation by Martha Mary. Historical evidence shows that she may have acquired this object during her exile in Spain . She traveled to North Africa, and she obtained the piece through a trip to Algeria. Martha Mary, also

The window treatment business is a multi million dollar industry that dates back to the 17th century around the time of the Industrial Revolution. Even during economic down times consumers frequently replaced window treatments rather than redoing an entire room. There are over 3500 establishments that sell window coverings. Window treatments can be very important purchase considering all the benefits they have to offer. A homeowner will have to consider what their needs are for window treatments

Have you ever arrived home from a long day at work and just wanted to go inside and relax? Who am I kidding of course you have! Then as you walk through the doorway you know something is wrong, you look around and realize there will be absolutely no relaxing tonight. The new puppy dog your family just had to have has destroyed your carpet, or maybe you wake in the middle of the night to several inches of water inside your house. Whatever the situation is, almost all of us have had to get new carpet

Cotton production requires over 700 gallons of water per pound and accounts for 25% of the world’s pesticide use. Hemp, a plant banned in the United States in 1937 because of the threats it posed to some industries, is able to produce over 50,000 different commercial products, is easy to grow, and can lessen the environmental destruction caused by the industries it was banned to protect. Hempire Clothing seeks to utilize this miracle crop to produce clothing at a lower production cost, using half

The fashion industry has changed a lot since ancient times and the 1800s. The way fabric was traded and made is different now. The fabrics in past decades were more natural and handmade. More recently fabrics have changed to a manmade or synthetic fabric. These fabrics pollute the environment and make it harder for people to live. Many people buy cheap clothes from chain clothing stores, like forever 21, H&M, and Zara. Although these clothes are cheap, these clothes have a big backstory before they

Beadwork started around 10000 B.C that was in the shape of a disc found somewhere near Africa. Beads play a very important role in African lifestyle. They used bead as currency and as an artistic material. The techniques of African beadwork vary. Beads may be strung on fibre cord or metal wire to create bracelets and necklaces. Beads may be stitched to a backing of fibre, canvas, or leather as among the Ndebele. In the Grassfields region of Cameroon, bead-workers peg burlap or cloth to wooden carvings

2380 × 1688 Caption Alternate Text Group The best way to get smells out of denim clothing is to wash it in the washing machine. Denim purists, however, view washing denim as a sin that can shrink denim and ruin its natural fading patterns. For odor-free denim without soap and water, store your denim in the freezer or in a drawer with some baking soda. a splash of vodka and some time in the sun can also remove unwanted odors. The best odor remover is the one that works for you, so experiment with

In this lab, we dyed a white shirt with a modern technique and chemically enhanced dyes. Dyeing fabrics has been an ancient process that has been used by people since the Neolithic Period, which was a time when humans were just starting to create tools using stone and wood. In 715 BC, wool dyeing was an actual craft in the booming city of Rome. In 1507, Germany, The Netherlands, and France began the cultivation of dye plants as an industry. We can conclude that the craft of dyeing fabrics has been

Envisioning an family. Hatter gave me a wicked smile, and with a crazed look in his eyes swung his pocket watch back and forth. “Tell me Alice,” he questioned “what was it like?” “What do you mean?” I yelled spit flying everywhere. He looked at Rabbit who chuckled at my comment. “Wonderland, my dear how was Wonderland?” I felt the color drain from my face. He stopped swinging his pocket watch and tucked it back in his blazer. Then reaching into another of his many pockets he pulled out a small vial